LovinMySoldier

I had a hard time cutting mine too. I just traced the pattern out on all my squares and then just used scissors. Way easier for me then fighting with the rotary cutter. And like already suggested, sew the blocks together as you cut. I cut a couple. Sewed a couple. Cut a couple sewed a couple. It kept from having everything get all messed up quickly. And it was fun to watch the instant transformation! Don't give up. They really are fun. And you will like the end results!

angelwatcher

I didn't have a problem cutting mine, I used my 45 mm rotary cutter. I can also cut with my left hand for the left side or do the forbidden cutting towards myself no no.

But if you're successful with cutting the 3 sides and it's only the left side that's the problem because of the awkward angle, try tracing that side with a pencil and use a small ruler placed on the outside of the line and then cut it with your rotary cutter as normal.

Aurora

I am not that confident with a rotary cutter, so I traced around the squares and then sat down and cut them out using my scissors. This worked great for me as I had more control of my cutting and I could sit and cut.

watterstide

i used the 45mm, and no problem. BUT, i did in on my round kitchen table.
i would not worry about leaving them in place, as your cutting them out..
i numbered each piece..

OmaForFour

I was just thinking about that. I walked around the table the first time. Then I put them on a smaller mat that I could turn but you have to be careful to not move the careful if you have already put some cuts in. I was thinking of asking my husband to make a lazy susan for me to lay the mat on. I did see one somewhere one time online also.

Zephyr

I used my regular rotary cutter, but I learned that I could cut pretty accurately by keeping the square I was cutting close to the corner of my table. I cut the top and then the right side, then moved around the corner and did the bottom and the left side. The more you cut the faster it goes. After cutting each piece, I lay it up on another part of the table. I also sewed one line together as I got it cut to keep from getting mixed up. I will get a picture of mine on the site soon.

Connie in CO

I cut mine out using the 45mm.I use my cutting mat and twist it around to get all the angles.I line my blocks together after i cut so they don't get mixed up.Connie in CO

KarenR

Okay - maybe this is a dumb idea but would it work to lay it on the design and then using a straight ruler make a cut all the way down. Would that work to cut all the blocks with that line at once?
Please do not put it away- your advise will help many.

LindaR

I can walk around 2 sides of my cutting table but it is awkward to do the left side...I just make sure I am very careful when I do it cross handed LOL...it works

quilter41

They suggest the Small 15m Rotary Cutter.